Videos/Unboxings

By August 18, 2016 Read More →

Oblumi Tapp Unboxing

oblumi-logoOblumi have sent over a little thermometer to simple click into the 3.5mm headphone jack of your phone and instantly start taking temperatures.

This is an example of something so simple done right and done well. In the execution, Oblumi have added some tremendously useful features such as a suite to store and share data for your family or perhaps people in your care.

Priced competitively the Oblumi Tapp is a great addition for any parent or carer to keep a record of a loved one.

For more information, check out Oblumi’s website.

By August 15, 2016 Read More →

Lumsing Portable USB Wall Plug Charger Unboxing and test – Discounted

vlcsnap-00028Lumsing have sent over their Portable USB Wall Plug Charger. This is a compact charger with four USB slots on the back and a single three-pin, UK plug opposite. Whilst this plug isn’t interchangeable with other region’s plug configuration the wall charger has a couple of features that might be of interest. The Charger can charge 4 smartphones, iPhone, Windows or Android alongside an iPad, Android tablet, Bluetooth Speaker or Headset simultaneously at full speed. This is compatible with almost any smart device with USB to DC 5V input. A built-in heat sink prevents the charger from getting overheating whilst charging. A unique surface treatment provides a textured grip and three options of colour, Orange, Blue and Grey.

You can grab one here and Lumsing have extended a 30% discount to our readers. Using the code 5MNSS2NL on any color will save you 30% if redeemed before 31/08/2016 23:59BST.

 

Update:

In response to some of the issue seen in the video Lumsing have been quick to correct:

The charger is 25 watt rather than 21 at the beginning of the video. With regard to the QC 2.0 charging port, the speed will only be super fast when a QC-compatible Android phone is connected for charging. That’s why there’s no huge amount of difference after 41 min of charging in your first test.

The smart plug meaning it detects what devices are plugged in and will adjust power accordingly for most efficient charging. This is upgraded from our old models that each port provides the certain power for iPad, iPhone and Android phone etc.

Having taken this on board I have compiled a list of the Quick charge compatible devices on the market.

  • HTC Desire EYE
  • HTC One M8
  • HTC One Remix (Verizon Mini 2)
  • Moto X 2014
  • Motorola Droid Turbo
  • Nexus 6
  • Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 4
  • Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
  • Sony Xperia Z3
  • Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
  • Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
  • Xiaomi Mi3
  • Xiaomi Mi4
  • YOTAPHONE 2
  • Xiaomi Mi Note
By August 12, 2016 Read More →

Lava Brightsounds 2 Bluetooth Speaker Unboxing

vlcsnap-00025A very simple idea done right. The Lava Brightsounds 2 Bluetooth speaker is a mixture of three things, a Bluetooth speaker, a LED lantern and a power bank. Design to give you around 36 hours of playback and take a little rain the Brightsound 2 is a 5 watt single stereo speaker that should make any camping trip or festival more enjoyable.

Functions: Bluetooth, Speaker, Power Bank, Night Light
Radio Frequencies: N/A
Antenna: N/A
Speakers:Single Stereo Speaker (5 W Total output power)
Bluetooth: Yes
3.5mm Aux-in: Yes
USB charging port Yes

Operational voltage: DC 5V
Power consumption: 1 W
Batteries:Lithium -ion Battery
Weight:0.624 Kg
Warranty: 1 Year

By August 10, 2016 Read More →

Benq EW2775 Monitor Unboxing

vlcsnap-00024The BenQ EW2750ZLhas dual-stage bezels with a very thin panel border including a brushed effect.There is a mysterious button with metallic-looking blue logo towards the bottom right.

One of the more interesting approaches here is the panel uses 27” AU Optronics AMVA (Advanced Multi-Domain Vertical Alignment) technology, sporting a 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. This allows true 8-bit colour without dithering. The BenQ has a 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle alongside a 3000:1 static contrast ratio.

This the monitor can cut out potentially harmful blue light without upsetting the overall colour temperature or balance of the image.

The mysterious button activates or deactivates the ‘Brightness Intelligence Technology’ (B.I. Tech.) combining ambient light sensing capabilities with a smart dynamic contrast algorithm. Allowing the monitor to adjust its own brightness according to the content being displayed on the screen whilst also taking into account ambient lighting conditions.

By August 9, 2016 Read More →

Sennheiser HD 650 and Groove unboxing

vlcsnap-00022Sennheiser and Apogee have joined forces. For those looking for the purest audio quality the combination of these brands should excite. What Sennheiser and Apogee have come up is an attractive bundle that’s nothing less than the best of both worlds.

The HD 650 studio headphones feature an open construction for a broad, authentic stereo sound that really brings your range and feeling to your music. Added is the Apogee Groove to the bundle a USB DAC (digital-to-analogue-converter) with AD/DA converters – no fewer than 4 per channel – ensure audio conversion that’s accurate to the bit.

 

By August 8, 2016 Read More →

How “like new” is a second hand phone?

vlcsnap-00020We have been sent the phone by O2, to test if second-hand phones bought from online classifieds / auction sites on the internet are ‘like new’. We know nothing of the site this was purchased from, the price, description or history of the phone, only that it was described as “like new” in the listing.

What O2 are outlining here is a real problem with second-hand phones and the sites they are sold through. The buyer isn’t protected  by much more than an easily manipulated blanket policy. Take a look at the video below and feel the pain that many are having to deal with on a daily basis when they think they are getting a good deal just to save a few £’s.

 

Find more about O2 like new handsets at www.o2.co.uk/shop/like-new.

By August 2, 2016 Read More →

Logitech G610 Onion Red Keyboard Unboxing

vlcsnap-00016Logitech have launched the G610 Orion Red mechanical gaming keyboard and we are having a quick look at it before a full review is published.

The G610 seems to have take an abrupt turn from the previous G510 in terms of features. What seems to be the idea it to create a hardcore gaming keyboard with little focus on anything else. This will make it unappealing to some, however those that crave luxuries and features should look elsewhere on the market, those looking to game, this is exactly what you should be looking at.

Time-honoured Mechanical
low-noise switches
rapid-fire actuation
50 million keystrokes
light up keys
synchronise light patterns
dedicated media controls
custom button macros (F1-F12)
26-key rollover
Three step angle adjustments
2-Year Limited Hardware Warranty

By July 26, 2016 Read More →

Albird Uoplay Review

ImageuAre you sick of the shakey camera footage you see on your phone during those treasured moments? Does this have you yearning for a smoother and more watchable feel to your videos? The Albird Uoplay hopes to rectify this common annoyance. Vloggers, families and amateur photographers will be happy to see that the Uoplay give you one of the closest experiences to having Hollywood-style Steadicam footage from your smartphone with a simple, high quality peripheral that has a lot more thought put into it as we have seen in the past.

Whilst the price is quite high, at £256.00, this is easily one of the more expensive accessories for the smartphone and certainly not for everyone. For those that have wished to have a smoother experience with the smartphone video, this is a dream come true, providing both good build quality and respectable performance for the money.

 

http://www.aibird.com/en/products.php

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262485617083

By July 25, 2016 Read More →

Archos 50 Power Unboxing

Image13Archos have sent over another cheap and cheerful mobile, the Archos 50 Power. This £139.99 phone has 4G/LTE compatible, a 5” IPS HD display running on a Mediatek Quad-Core 1 GHz processor, with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory. In addition, its 13 MP back camera make the ARCHOS 50 Power a fully equipped smartphone for intensive use. Under all that is the key feature, a 4000mAh battery to that see you handle two days on the trot easily.

  • CPU – MT6735P Quad-core @ 1GHz Cortex A53
  • GPU – Mali 720
  • RAM – 2 GB
  • Storage – 16 GB +  Micro SD card, up to 32GB (when formatted to fat32 standard)
  • Screen – 5 inches IPS 1280 x 720 pixels HD
  • Operating System – Android 5.1, Lollipop
  • Dual SIM – 1x micro SIM + 1x nano SIM or 1x micro SIM + microSD card
  • GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
  • 3G/ WCDMA freqs 900 / 2100 MHz
  • LTE frequencies 800 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 MHz
  • Data Rates HSPA + 21 Mbps / 5.76 Mbps
  • Rear camera – 13 MP* AF + Flash LED
  • Front Camera – 2 MP
  • Video – 720p
  • Battery -4000mAh Li-Pro
  • Audio – 3.5mm Jack
  • USB – Micro USB V2.0
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By July 14, 2016 Read More →

Biisafe buddy Unboxing

Image11What amounts to a smart keyring is the Biisafe Buddy. This little £29.99 device as a little piece of mind you some of your precious possessions. Attach the Buddy to your belongings, for example your keys, bags, wallets and track them via the BiiSafe Buddy app on your smartphone or tablet.

Mislaid your keys? Then open the app, hit the button and provided they are in range you will here the chime. similarly, if you have misplaced you phone you can use the Biisafe to trigger a ringtone to help locate it.

  • Keep track of your belongings
  • Locate your lost phone
  • Up to 50 metres operating range
  • Share your location with friends and family
  • Small, discrete and stylish
  • Energy efficient
  • Up to 6 month battery life
  • iOS and Android compatible

Here we have a look at the simple setup. You can purchase from:

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/biisafe-buddy-location-bluetooth-tracker-device-black-p57024.htm

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